NOVPUBChapter 203: Chapter 202 Each Takes His Place
Chapter 203: Chapter 202 Each Takes His Place
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After Zong Silu graduated from Divine Beast Academy, he turned to be a teaching assistant, continuing his father’s profession.
He had just finished teaching a class when he exited the classroom, only to see a baby-faced Yu Yan, who, calling him a student, waited outside without any incongruity.
“Is there something you need?” He walked over.
As they walked together along the academy’s path, Yu Yan said, “Nothing much, how’s your son doing?”
Zong Silu replied, “He’s fine. It’s just that ever since the prince went missing, his grandfather has been keeping a tight watch on him. He hasn’t left the house for several months.”
“…Well, that’s not necessarily the case.”
“First it was Manman, now it’s Xiaoba, could it be her doing?”
“Manman definitely sent a message back. Xiaoba has shown no signs, but right now, she’s the only one with that ability.”
“When will she return?”
“…” How would he know that? Yu Yan quickly changed the subject, “Have you noticed that the spiritual energy on the continent seems to have gotten much thicker?”
“Indeed. Even the Dark Continent has been infused with spiritual energy, and demon beasts now hardly wander onto the mainland anymore. Some exorcists have now switched to gathering herbs and the like.”
“Over in the Western District, she has three children, did you know?”
“Yeah, with the Rabbit People Clan and the Rat People Clan. They’re her children with a Rabbit Beastman.”
“Their talents are also quite good. Last time she sent something back, there were also things prepared for them. His Majesty wants you to make a trip to deliver those things and see if you can bring them back.”
“I can deliver the items, but I can’t guarantee I’ll be able to bring her offspring back. Children are a family’s legacy, valued equally by all.”
“Mm, the items are entrusted to you.” Yu Yan passed two Little Storage Bags to Zong Silu.
Zong Silu accepted them, “Shall we have a drink together?”
“Want to listen to stories about the Holy War again?”
“…”
“You’re buying?”
“Sure.”
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Cradling Xiaoba in her arms, Sally came out of the graveyard, not realizing she had been there for a year.
However, she had gained much, and the fetus inside her had also grown considerably.
Yunmeng Island was the same as when she left, no different.
It’s just that the kitchen was piled with many Storage Boxes.
‘Boom—’ A faint sound of explosions came to her ears. Sally looked over and saw Manman playing with fire and wind in the sky. Looking down at Xiaoba in her arms, she first put him into the System Space and continued to soak him in Divine Liquid.
She entered the kitchen and opened a Storage Box… inside were two red eggs, as large as ostrich eggs, emitting a strong spiritual energy.
She opened another, and inside was neatly prepared fresh meat that was appetizing just by smell alone. She took a small piece to taste, “Delicious.”
Though there was no lack of food in the graveyard, and drinking Divine Liquid could fill her for several months, the taste of gourmet food could not be replaced – it was a pleasure for the taste buds.
Sally ate contentedly.
Soon, several Storage Boxes had become completely empty.
[Xiaomei, these were all prepared by Zhu Sanlang, right? Seems like he has already returned.]
[Host, eat more, these are very good tonics. You seem to have known he would come back.]
[Yes, for a man, a woman who can add value to him is the one he chooses. Clearly, the descendants in my belly are more important than that childhood friend and senior sister. Moreover, there is a life-saving debt between the two, and Zhu Sanlang will always be lower in that dynamic, with a hint of moral coercion, a soft blackmail. He might tolerate it for a while, but over time, the guilt will erode, leaving only disgust and cold violence.]
[No man dislikes a wild woman with a strong independence. Such a woman brings uncontrollable excitement to him, becomes his support rather than a dependent burden.]
[I just happen to fit the bill, capable of giving him the offspring he desperately desires and satisfying his temperament. And he, in turn, just has to offer his best strength.]]
[The host won’t be angry if he follows the eldest apprentice sister, will he?]
[No, I won’t be angry. As for me, as long as he provides me with food… Look, the present is very good. And as long as there’s joy in emotions and desires, that’s enough.]
[Host, he’s back.]
Sally was eating fresh meat and turned her head to look toward the doorway.
There was still a trace of blood from the fresh meat on the corner of her mouth, which made for a somewhat scary image…
But in Zhu Sanlang’s eyes, there was nothing better than this!
“You’re back,” Zhu Sanlang’s voice trembled imperceptibly.
Sally’s face broke into a wide, beaming smile, “Yeah. When did you come back from Shenglong Mountain? So much food, it must not have been prepared in just a day or two.”
“A year,” Zhu Sanlang replied.
That meant he came back after she entered the tomb…
“What about your eldest apprentice sister?”
“I repaid her favor,” Zhu Sanlang responded.
“How did you repay her?” Sally asked curiously, “Did you promise yourself to her?”
“… How could that be possible.” Zhu Sanlang wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth with a cloth, “Her Demon Core was damaged. Although it’s not easy to recover, it’s not impossible. I went hunting and killed a half-divine demon, and took its Demon Core for her.”
“Half-divine demon?”
“A Tiger Dragon with the bloodline of the Divine Beast White Tiger. I’ve saved its meat, it’s in that black storage box. Do you want to eat some?”
“Sure,” Sally said with a smile, then took his hand and placed it on her stomach, “He’s grown.”
Just in time to feel the baby kick, Zhu Sanlang froze.
“It moved! It moved!”
“Yes,” Sally said with a smile, “It’s a beast baby, not an egg baby.”
“Mhmm,” Zhu Sanlang looked into her dark eyes, “Thank you, Yanyan.”
“Don’t just say thanks,” Sally pointed towards the box holding the Tiger Dragon meat, “I want it roasted today!”
“I’ll prepare it right away.” Zhu Sanlang immediately set to work.
Sally watched him, “Aren’t you going to ask where I’ve been?”
“It doesn’t matter where you’ve gone, as long as you remember to come back,” Zhu Sanlang turned back to look at her, he had even prepared himself for the possibility that she might never return.
That she was before him now was more than he could have hoped for.
Sally wrapped her arms around his waist, “Stop preparing food for now, I’ve had plenty just now. Now, I want you.”
“But, the child…” Zhu Sanlang was afraid of harming the baby.
“He’s fine. The first two months were the dangerous period, and nothing happened then, so it’s even less of an issue now.” Sally embraced him and teleported to the bedroom, “Let’s hurry while Manman is not here.”
“Yanyan, you— mmm…”
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Manman exhausted all the Fire Elemental Power in her belly, tired but incredibly satisfied.
“Mom, look what I’ve brought back for you?”
‘Bang—’ A roasted fish more than a meter long!
Sally looked at the charred big fish… She was quite emotional!
Yeah! Her daughter was filial!
She went out to play but still remembered her old mother at home.
Even if she was a bit sloppy…
